Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and have completed at least one travel assignment. This role involves providing care to a diverse patient population with various conditions. Patient Population • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) • Respiratory Distress • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) • Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Rate (A-fib RVR) • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) • Blood Product Administration • BIPAP and High Flow Oxygen Therapy • Stroke Overflow (CVA) • Post-Catheterization Patients • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Surgical Patients (Vascular, Abdominal, GI, etc.) Responsibilities The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the following: • Providing direct patient care for a variety of clinical conditions. • Administering medications including diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitroglycerin, and heparin. • Monitoring patients with chest tubes, wound vacs, and femoral arterial sheaths. • Conducting dressing changes and assessing patient conditions. Patient Ratios During the day, the nurse-to-patient ratio will be 4:1, and at night, it will range from 4-5:1. If an Acute Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit nurse is floated to the Intensive Care Unit, they will take on a maximum ratio of 1:3, focusing on vascular and DKA patients. Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. • Completion of at least one travel assignment. • Required certifications: ACLS and BLS. Work Environment This is a full-time position in a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 20 Acute Care Unit beds and 11 Critical Care Unit beds. Nurses will be expected to float to Progressive Care Unit or below as needed. Schedule • Weekend rotation: every other weekend. • Shift times: 1900-0730 and 0700-1930. Scrub Color Professional attire is required; any color scrubs are acceptable.